Biola’s student body is composed of students from a wide array of denominational and spiritual backgrounds, ranging from Evangelical, Baptist, Anglican, Non-denominational, Catholic and Orthodox traditions, though high-church students remain in the minority. This diversity, one of Biola’s strengths,...

All across America, on city streets, college campuses, in public parks, and a multitude of other places, evangelism can be encountered. However, as our society becomes increasingly supportive of people progressing and liberating their beliefs, the integrity of Christian evangelism has begun to degrade....

As Torrey Conference 2025 has come to a close and students have returned to the rhythm of daily life, the question remains: how are we to carry what we’ve learned into the throws of daily life? Beyond the packed sessions and moments of worship, the conference invited us to pause and dwell on what it...

This week, the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference was an opportunity to slow down and let God speak to us through main sessions, breakout speakers and experiential sites. Conferences and large Christian gatherings, like Torrey, can spark conversations about spiritual renewal and revival. Past Biola conferences...

It was with grieving hearts that Biola students, faculty, and staff learned of Chief John Ojeisekhoba’s death on Labor Day, less than 24 hours after he died from cardiac arrest on Aug. 31st, 2025. Chief O was a faithful father, friend and follower of Christ. Led by the Lord’s love,  Ojeisekhoba...

In a time when political views are becoming increasingly divisive, the right of free speech makes it possible to have civil discourse and debate controversial issues. Unfortunately, with individuals such as Charlie Kirk being assassinated for debating his political and spiritual beliefs, and Jimmy Kimmel,...

The 2025-26 academic year has been marked by profound instances of tragedy and suffering both inside Biola and out. Students were faced with the abrupt passing of our beloved officer of campus safety, Chief O, the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, and the murder of a Ukrainian refugee,...

At the start of every semester, the Torrey Honors College holds a series of lectures for each class of students called “Why You Read What You Read,” wherein a handful of professors review the course reading list and draw upon the larger intellectual discourse at play. Their answer to the larger “Why?”...

LifeWay Research found that in 2019, only 49% of pastors spoke openly about mental health, and 35% of avid churchgoers believed mental illness could be cured through Bible study and prayer alone. However, men’s mental health faces an even greater level of neglect in Christian circles. Men’s mental...

Entering Biola last semester, I was more than ecstatic to be in community with other Christians. In my experience attending my local magnet school, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, it was rare to meet other Christians, let alone students who respected Christians. After four years of trials of faith in...

Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on Monday, April 21, just after he celebrated Easter with thousands of other Catholics in St. Peter’s Square.  There are 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe, with 11 million of them residing in California (29% of the state’s population). For them, Pope Francis...

Oh ye trucks parked in the lot  I cannot find one spot Do ye hear me scream? Do ye hear me sob?    In this small parking lot  There is a lesson to be taught  When ye see two spots  Thine eyes seem to cross  So that ye see not two,  But one just for you.   The...